FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0791-2023

Product

Cetrorelix Acetate for Injection, 0.25 mg, , One carton contains one packaged tray which contains: 1 vial with lyophilized powder for reconstitution, 1 pre-filled syringe with diluent, 1 20-gauge needle, 1 27-gauge needle, Sterile - For subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: GP Pharm S.A. Barcelona, Spain (ESP) -08777, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Affected lot / code info
All Lots

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

Recalling firm

Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
5605 Centerpoint Ct Ste A, N/A, Gurnee, Illinois 60031-5278

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-04-26
FDA classified
2023-06-01
Posted by FDA
2023-06-07
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0791-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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